FINE ARTS
FAH 260: THE CINEMATIC EYE: A HISTORY OF FILM TO 1945 A study of the history of film (motion pictures) as an art form from its origins to the end of World War II. Focus will primarily be on influential European and American films, and major advancements in filmmaking techniques as well as the significance of a film for the society of its time. Different genres of film will be explored as well as the work of major individual directors.
FAH 262 CONTEMPORARY FILM: 1945 TO THE PRESENT A study of American and Foreign cinema in the post World War II era. The interaction of film and society, as well as specific genres and directors will be considered.
FAS 110 DRAWING I A beginning level course open to students with little or no visual arts experience. This course covers the methods of rendering a variety of subjects, including still-life, portrait and human figure in pencil, charcoal and ink. Fine Arts Materials Fee for this course.
FAS 220 PAINTING I The principles of color theory and composition are explored in this introduction to the materials and tools of oil painting. Students work from life to create still lifes, portraits, figure studies, and landscapes. Studio work is complemented by readings, critical writings, museum visits, and discussion of artistic works of the past and present. In addition to the studio fee, students are responsible for purchase of paints and some supplies.
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